Cost of Living Calculator - Russellville, Arkansas vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 12.4% more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $56,225 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Russellville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville, AR vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Russellville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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